Victory for Bath in Wednesdayโs crunch match with Loughborough has left them on the brink...
๐ Win at Durham on the final day and a first-ever #BUCSSuperRugby league title will be theirs.
โ๏ธ All the latest from #MBSR and #WBSR: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/bath-roar-ba...
๐ธ BSR / Ben Lumley
๐จ๐ญTwo weeks ago, they celebrated a memorable victory vs the Netherlands.
Now they face Germany once again.
A year on from history against the Schwarze Adler, Jorn Vรถgtli + Switzerland hope to achieve another special result.
๐ @franciscoisaac.bsky.social
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/jorn-v-gtli-...
๐จ๏ธ "If we bring large parts of what we did against Scotland, then I think we'll be in the game to get the result we all want..."
๐ค Can Wales take another step in the right direction in Dublin?
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟโ๏ธ @iestyn21.bsky.social with the latest from the Welsh camp: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/bring-large-...
"That is a tough one!
"We played Bath away. They were a quality side, but after playing Loughborough, they are such a clinical side so I'd back them."
๐ฌ Durham's Rory Telfer has his say on tonight's BUCS Super Rugby 'title decider' between Loughborough and Bath!
#BUCSSuperRugby #MBSR
The manner of the defeats against Scotland & Ireland has raised questions about Steve Borthwick's tactics and his side's mentality.
Then came Tuesday's team announcement.
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ The England boss has shaken things up, but a reaction is still expected in Rome.
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/lingering-qu...
"BUCS is such a fast, free-flowing league.
"There is probably a bigger focus on attack...so it promotes that free-flowing rugby and plenty of tries."
๐๏ธ Durham winger Rory Telfer on why he is loving #BUCSSuperRugby...
๐ฃ๏ธ The former Ulster player chatted to Adam Gaston for TRU.
๐๐ฃ From facing stars like Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Mack Hansen to finding his stride at Durham, Rory Telfer is enjoying his time in BUCS Super Rugby.
๐ฃ๏ธ The former Ulster wing spoke to Adam Gaston about his career to date...
๐ www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-i-ve-absolu...
๐ธ Ben Lumley
All roads lead to Round 17 ๐ฃ๏ธ๐
After Loughborough's dramatic late win at Durham, the #BUCSSuperRugby league title could be decided next week when the leaders face Bath in a clash of the top two ๐ฅ
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/loughborough...
โ๏ธ Adam Gaston
๐ธ BUCS Super Rugby / Flynn Duggan
"They topped the league for the number of tackles and posted an 84% success rate, built on Murchie's defensive line staying connected..."
โ๏ธ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ @iestyn21.bsky.social explains what Wales fans can expect from new defence coach Peter Murchie...
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/why-murchies...
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BUCS Super Rugby
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Champ Rugby
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National 1
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International stage
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands second-row Marijn Huis has played at various levels of the English game and has found a home at London Scottish.
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/marijn-huis-...
โ๏ธ @franciscoisaac.bsky.social
๐ธ London Scottish
#REC
"There are lots of amazing memories from Scotland, but weโre ready to create memories for us in Wales now..."
It'll be friends reunited on Saturday, but Steve Tandy wonโt be rolling out the red carpet for his former side.
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/time-to-crea...
โ๏ธ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ @iestyn21.bsky.social
Germany has a real shot of qualifying for the Men's Rugby Europe Championship and Mr. Dawe is crucial for the Schwarze Adler to beat the odds
Find his story, why he chose Guernsey and what comes next for the centre ๐ฉ๐ช
"It was possibly one of the best decisions of my life..."
๐ฉ๐ช John Dawe is Guernsey's German star.
๐คฉ He was part of the side that recently stunned Romania.
And now Germany have their sights on the #REC26 semi-finals.
๐ @franciscoisaac.bsky.social
๐ www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/interview-jo...
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Steve Tandy has emphasised the need for his side to โbe smarterโ against France this weekend.
After a tough evening at Twickenham, Wales will be looking to summon a response in Round 2 of the #GuinnessM6N.
โ๏ธ @iestyn21.bsky.social
๐ www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/weve-got-to-...
A fourth BUCS league title in a row, and not a single point dropped this term ๐
Hartpury Women have been imperious in #WBSR, while #MBSR looks set for a thrilling finish...
๐ Read the latest from Adam Gaston: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/hartpury-wom...
๐ธ BUCS / Ben Lumley
Holly Aitchison is determined to hit new heights with Sale.
๐ก Moving back home
๐ Clear ambition
๐ฆ International Sharks
๐ Growing the club's profile
๐น Buzz around Red Roses
โ๏ธ Elizabeth Cartwright caught up with the World Cup winner: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/holly-aitchi...
๐ธ Sale Sharks
#PWR
โ๏ธ๐ซ #EmergingTalent
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ The mood music around the senior national side might not be at its best right nowโฆ
But U20s prop Ollie Blyth-Lafferty is an โexceptional prospectโ Scotland fans can be excited about.
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ollie-blyth-...
๐ป Gary Heatly
๐ธ Scottish Rugby
#U6N20
๐ As @franciscoisaac.bsky.social will tell you, Tier 2 nations can produce some true gemsโฆ
And falling firmly into that category is Spain and Toulouse emerging talent Lucien Richardis.
๐ช๐ธ The starlet chats to TRU: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/lucien-richa...
๐ธ Walter Domingo
#REC26
With Loughborough taking all five points, the onus was on Bath to respond...
And respond they did, as Aaron Jamesโ side secured a first win at Exeter in nearly seven years.
โ๏ธ Adam Gaston on a dramatic week in #BUCSSuperRugby + the latest from #WBSR...
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/bath-keep-pr...
"I donโt think itโll be intimidating. Itโll be exciting!"
"I believe we are the ones to take the challenge to England..." ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
โ๏ธ @iestyn21.bsky.social with the latest from the Wales camp ahead of their Six Nations opener.
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/wales-excite...
๐ธ Inpho Photography
#GuinnessM6N
An assist for the game-levelling try, and then slotting the decisive conversion, made last weekโs thrilling victory over Exeter another highlight for Vikas Meijer๐
The Cardiff Met star talks to @franciscoisaac.bsky.social about his journey in #UniRugbyโฆ
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/vikas-meijer...
The excitement around #BUCSSuperRugby's return was unfortunately overshadowed by the abandonment of Swansea vs Cardiff...
โ๏ธ Adam Gaston looks back on events in Wales and rounds up the rest of the week's action.
๐ธ BUCS Super Rugby/Ben Lumley
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/chaos-at-wel...
๐ฌ "It's been terribly communicated. All of us have been left in the dark - supporters, players, members of staff...
@iestyn21.bsky.social shares his thoughts + heard from @ospreyspodcast.bsky.social about the ongoing situation surrounding the Ospreys.
โ๏ธ www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-all-of-us-h...
๐ฃ๏ธ "There will be frustration and anger..."
The potential merger between Ospreys and Cardiff overshadowed Steve Tandy's #GuinnessM6N squad announcement...
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟโ๏ธ @iestyn21.bsky.social 1 was there for TRU: www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/tandy-names-...
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐งฎ Welsh hopes and qualification stakes in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
๐ @iestyn21.bsky.social with the lowdown ahead of a busy weekend of European rugby...
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/welsh-hopes-...
๐ธ Inpho Photography
#InvestecChampionsCup #ChallengeCupRugby
After the festive period of domestic fixtures, the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup return this weekend ๐
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Offering a Welsh perspective for TRU, @iestyn21.bsky.social breaks down whatโs at stake as the regions target the knockout stages.
๐ www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/welsh-quarte...
The URC returns tonight! ๐
Three rounds of fixtures over the festive period and plenty to look forward to ๐๐
And after an encouraging European window, @iestyn21.bsky.social shares his thoughts on whatโs coming up next for the Welsh regions ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/urc-back-for...
๐ธ Inpho
One of the good things about the URC? Good to be back with @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social ahead of a busy festive period for the Welsh teams.
Any shares would be appreciated!
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/urc-back-for...
"Iโm genuinely excited to get started.
"Iโm proud to be joining at a time where the potential on and off the field is so clear."
Former England international Mike Brown is the new Sporting Director at Esher ๐
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/former-engla...
#Nat1 #Nat2n #Nat2e #Nat2w
The World Cup draw might be tomorrow, but for Wales, the focus needs to be on the immediate future.
There were small glimpses of promise this autumn, yet concerns remain about whatโs next for Welsh rugby... ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
โ๏ธ @iestyn21.bsky.social
www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/wales-find-l...
